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Frame and Form (estructura y forma) was born with the modest desire to promote and disseminate structural design culture. The content of this blog is based on small articles where synthesized information is provided about accomplishments , events, history, contests and curiosities of marked structural works like bridges or buildings. These capsules of information intended [...]

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26 July, 2010

1st CALL FOR STRUCTURAL DAILY PHOTOS

5 July, 2010

Bridge of the week: Nesenbachtalbrücke

The tubular structure is rarely applied in the design of bridges; is more suited to large roofs in sport or fair pavilions. Today we present difficult to establish a structure that shows an original example of the use of tubular lattice in the design of bridges.

Most probably Jörg Schlaich embodies the archetype of structural designer. He and his team are the masterminds of the Nesenbach Valley Bridge, a hybrid work in functional, footbridge and roadbridge, and from the structural point of view: integral bridge, ie, jointless and bearingless, and composite deck with tubular metal frame.

7 June, 2010

Interview with Xavier Font

If you enjoyed the Pont Trencat article, today we present the interview that the structural designerXavier Font conceded us. Following, we will immerse a little into the rich structural world and we will discover, in Xavier words, the concerns, motivations and objectives behind one of his most celebrated works.

24 May, 2010

Bridge of the week: Pont Trencat

Restoring the Broken Bridge is a special work, difficult to categorize or classify, it is a meeting point between history, architecture and engineering. Presents an unusual approach in the restoration of bridges, because instead of restoring the bridge to its previous state, has chosen to build a new and modern structure, which completes the remains of old bridge.

17 May, 2010

Arups on Engineering III – Key Speech

This is the third and final post of the miniseries Arups on Engineering. Previously we talked about the concepts of Learning Society and Integrated Design present in the various tests that make up the book on Engineering Arups. In this post we focus on her famous “Key Speech” than Ove Arup conducted in 1970.

11 May, 2010

Rafael Guastavino y la Bóveda Catalan

As advocates Salvador Tarrago,we present today which was possibly the best teacher of history work.Rafael Guastavino (1842, Valencia, Spain - 1908, Baltimore, United States)builder between the end of s. XIX and early s. XX had a great influence in the U.S. as an importer and developer Volta Catalana.

7 May, 2010

Theo Jansen Conference in Barcelona

Next Tuesday 11 May we have the luck and pleasure in Barcelona to attend a presentation on innovation by the kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen. The international business school EADA organized a session open to the public to celebrate the opening of its new Innovation Center.

Theo Jansen will enlighten us with his unique vision of creation and innovation. Creator of 'Strandbeest‘ (Beasts of the Beach) Jansen combines art, science, creativity, provocation and passion in their projects.

The appointment will be on Tuesday days 11 May after 9:30am en Hotel Majestic. Paseo de Gracia, 68. Free admission by registering here!

3 May, 2010

II Conference on Bridges in San Sebastian

From 27 th to 29 th April, took place in San Sebastián-Donostia the Second Conference on Bridges, organized by the Spanish Road Association. Form and Frame had the opportunity to attend and now briefly reveals some of the highlights of those days.

30 April, 2010

Milan Structural Furniture: Keiji Ashizawa

Following this small collection of articles , we present another of the designs we thoght most relevant and inspiring of our visit to Milan.
PIPE KNOT FURNITURE by Keiji Ashizawa

27 April, 2010

Arups on Engineering II – Integrated Design

In this second post of the miniseries on Arup Engineering (here the first ) discuss the concept of integrated design architecture also known as total.

22 April, 2010

Milan Structural Furniture: Philippe Malouin

The Milan Furniture week has passed and left us full of inspiration and new ideas. The world of household products design can give us an interesting insight into functional forms and new materials. Here we present a small selection of designs presented in Milan that we found relevant and inspirational.

GRIDLOCK COLLECTION by Philippe Malouin

15 April, 2010

Bridge of the week: Ponte della Costituzione

Ponte della Costituzione is the 4th bridge over Grand Canal of Venice. It was designed, involved in controversy, by Santiago Calatrava. Although it is difficult to ignore it, In Frame and Form we will try to put aside any criticism, especially the media-political one, and we will try to analyse the just the footbridge design.

Calatrava's works, and especially bridges, usually have a high visual impact. However, This gateway is different from previous works. It is designed to stress without imposing, as it is located in an urban environment of high architectural and historical value. By place (Grand Canal) and opportunity (is the first bridge built in Venice for decades) this is a historic bridge that must endure as an example of architecture of his time; Probably that is the reason for the choice of Calatrava as a designer for this project, because like it or not want, This has changed the way architects design bridges.

12 April, 2010

Frame and Form in Milano. Delicatessen

The city of Milan holds from April 14 th to 19 th, one of the most important trade shows in the world. Thousands of designers, architects and manufacturers come together in this capital of design to present their latest creations.

Centro Congressi Stella Polare

5 April, 2010

Robert Maillart

Creator of some of the most spectacular engineering works of the last century, Robert Maillart was one of the first structural designers to understand and explore the possibilities of an innovative material at the time, reinforced concrete.

Hombachbru?cke Schangnau (c) ETHBIB Bildarchiv

29 March, 2010

SmartGeometry 2010 Report

From 19 th to 24 th Barcelona hosted SmartGeometry 2010, an annual event for architects and engineers focused on exploring the benefits and improvements of the use of innovative tools for designing new forms of formal and structural expression. Frame and Form had the pleasure of being invited as specialised press on structural design and the pursuit of advanced forms. Under these lines, the event report.